Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja directed Ministry of Lands officials to redo the valuation and compensation assessment for land acquired for Devki Steel Mills' iron ore project, after local leaders said affected residents had been under-compensated. She gave the directive while handing over 60 acres of land to the company and also told the Energy Ministry to speed up its mining licence. Ministry officials defended the rate of Shs40 million per acre and said about 99 per cent of affected people had been paid.
Disputed: Local leaders say residents were under-compensated, while Ministry of Lands officials say the valuation followed consultation and that about 99 per cent of affected people have been compensated.